Bosch WAY28540EE/15 Owner's manual

Brand: Bosch

Model: WAY28540EE/15

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

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Washing machine

WAY28540EE

Your new washing machine

You have chosen a premium washing machine made by Bosch.

Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing machine is

distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its

economic consumption of water and energy.

Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar

with the advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each

washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected

thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect

condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

and services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact

our customer service centres.

If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

Explanation of the symbols

ã Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

serious injuries unless it is avoided.

ã Caution!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or

minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other

useful information.

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Contents
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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Before washing
Ø Intended use 4
Ø Safety instructions 5
Ø Protection of the environment 8
Ø Getting to know your appliance 9
Ø Detergent drawer 10
Ø Operating elements/Display elements 11
Ø The main points in brief 12
Operating the appliance
Ø Before each washing 13
Ø Washing 19
Ø After washing 22
Ø Programme overview 23
Ø Programme settings 27
Ø Consumption values 29
Ø Appliance settings 30
Ø Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 31
Cleaning and maintenance
Ø Care and maintenance 32
Ø Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 36
Ø Information on the display panel 37
Ø Faults, what to do? 38
Ø Customer service 40
Installing the appliance
Ø Standard accessories 41
Ø Installation 43
Ø Remove transportation protection devices 46
Ø Connecting the water 48
Ø Alignment 51
Ø Electrical connection 52
Ø Before the 1st washing 53
Ø Transportation, e.g. if moving house 54
Index 55

Before washing

Intended use

Ø For use in the household only.

Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine-

washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.

Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold

drinking water and commercially available detergents and

care products which are suitable for use in washing

machines.

Ø When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

Ø The washing machine may be operated by children from 8

years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory

or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate

experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or

have been instructed by a responsible person.

Ø Keep pets away from the washing machine!

Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

other information enclosed with the washing machine.

Retain documents for subsequent use.

Safety instructions

ã Warning!

Danger of death from electric shock!

Danger of death if live parts are touched.

– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.

– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.

ã Warning!

Risk to children!

– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine.

– Children must not play with the washing machine.

– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and

suffocating.

On redundant appliances:

– Pull out the mains plug!

– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.

– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work

without supervision.

– When playing, children may become entangled in the

packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their

heads and suffocate.

Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

of children.

– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing

machine door becomes hot.

Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.

– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if

consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.

Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

ã Warning!

Risk of explosion!

Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain

remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the

washing machine has been loaded.

Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

ã Caution!

Danger of scalding!

When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you

touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a

washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency).

Allow detergent solution to cool down.

ã Caution!

Risk of damaging appliance!

– Cover plate may break!

Do not climb on the washing machine.

– Opened washing machine door may break off or washing

machine may overturn!

Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

ã Caution!

Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.

Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

ã Caution!

Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is

running, detergent/care product may spray out.

Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

Protection of the environment

Packaging/Old appliance

Hints and tips

Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular

programme.

Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

Ø Instead of Algodón/Algodão (Cottons) 90 °C programme

select Algodón/Algodão (Cottons) 60 °C and EcoPerfect

button. Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower

energy consumption.

Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after

several minutes, inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A

flashes. To activate the light, select any button.

The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

running.

Ø Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a

prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the

programme starts and when the programme has ended to

save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch

# button.

Ø If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer

manufacturer.

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Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

This appliance has been identified in accordance with the

European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return

and recycling of waste appliances.

Getting to know your appliance

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Detergent drawer

Dispenser I Detergent for prewash

Dispenser

Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.

Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach,

stain remover

Dispenser A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)

For models with insert for liquid detergent:

The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.

² Do not use insert:

– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.

– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.

Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:

Completely remove detergent drawer.

Push insert forwards.

For models without insert for liquid detergent:

Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Operating elements/Display elements

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² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.

i Press the main switch # button.

Switch on and off the appliance.

j Programme selector – can be rotated in

either direction. Programme Overview,

refer to ~ Page 23

Programme settings: ~ Page 16,

~ Page 27

k EcoPerfect,

l TurboPerfect

m menos p (Easy-Iron)

n Pre-lav. T (Pre-wash)

o Change appliance settings. Hold down

temperatura (Temperature) Ö and

Centrif. interm. (Spin) Ö buttons for

appliance settings (end signal, button

signal, language, Autom. switch off) for

approx. 3 seconds. Overview of all

settings ~ Page 30

p Temperature selection, Select spin

speed, Terminado en (End time)

preselection button

q Flot antiarrugas/anti vincos

(Rinse Hold)

h Display panel for settings and informa-

tion

r Select inicio/pausa carga

(Start/Reload) A button to start,

interrupt and cancel the programme

(e.g. Topping up the washing).

s Extra Rinse

The main points in brief

@ @ @

Insert mains plug.

Turn the tap on.

Open the washing

machine door.

To switch on, press

the

# button.

Select the pro-

gramme, e.g.

Algodón/Algodão

(Cottons).

@ @

Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.

@ @

Open the detergent

drawer.

Dose detergent according to dosing recommen-

dation.

Close the washing

machine door.

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If required, change presettings of the selected programme and/or select

programme settings.

Select inicio/pausa

carga (Start/

Reload)

@ @

End of the programme For switching the

machine on, press

the

# button.

Turn off the mains

supply (for models

without Aqua-Stop).

Operating the appliance

Before each washing

– Install and connect washing machine properly.

Refer to ~ Page 43

– Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.

~ Page 53

1. Preparing the washing

Sorting the washing according to:

Ø Type of fabric/fibre.

Ø Colour.

Ø Soiling.

Ø Follow manufacturer’s care information.

Ø Care label specifications:

Protecting the washing and the machine:

– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing

(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the

surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,

immediately remove any fine spray residue and other

residue/droplets.

–Empty pockets.

– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).

– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).

–Close zips, button up covers.

– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.

–Wash new items separately.

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Cottons 95 °C, 90 °C

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Coloureds 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C

B A >

Easy-Care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C

A L >

Delicates 40 °C, 30 °C

W A L

> K

Hand and machine-washable silk and woollens cold,

40 °C, 30 °C

Do not wash laundry in the washing machine.

2. Preparing the appliance

Insert mains plug.

Turn on water tap.

3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum

Open the washing machine door.

Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If

required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.

~ Page 31

Press the # button. The appliance is switched on.

Then always the Algodón/Algodão (Cottons) programme

preset at the factory is displayed.

Displays for the Algodón/Algodão (Cottons) programme:

– The indicator lamp is lit on the programme selector and

the main menu for the selected programme is indicated

on the display panel.

– For appliances with drum light:

After switching on the appliance, after opening and

closing the washing machine door as well as after starting

theprogramme, thedrum islit. Thelight goes out

automatically.

Select a programme.

You can use the displayed programme

or select another programme, Programme overview, refer

to ~ Page 23,

Insert the washing.

The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for Cottons) is

indicated on the display panel. The load screen is indicated

when the door is opened or when the amount of washing

is changed.

– Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and

small items. Washing items of different size distribute

themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items

of washing may cause an unbalanced load. ~ Page 31

– Do not load the laundry until the main menu for the

programme is displayed.

– The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded.

If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed

indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result

and encourages creasing.

4. Add detergent and fabric care product

Pull out the detergent drawer.

Dosing in dispenser ~ Page 10 according to:

– Dosing recommendation on the display panel,

e.g. for Algodón/Algodão (Cottons):

Depending on the amount of washing in the washing

machine, a dosing recommendation is indicated on the

display panel. The indicated % refers to the dosage

recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.

Ø = 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent

manufacturer

Ù = 60 %

Ú = 75 %

Û = 100 %

–Soiling.

–Water hardness (depending on model can be determined

using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from

your water utility company).

– Manufacturer’s instructions.

– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

– Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with

water.

Prevents blockage of the overflow!

5. Changing programme settings

Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading

door and rubber seal.

Close the door.

The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again on

the display panel.

You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected

programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the

presettings or selecting additional settings.

Ø Change Temperature, spin speed, Finished in time. Refer to

~ Page 23, ~ Page 27:

Selecting and changing e.g. the temperatura (Temperature)

× or Ö:

The settings are active without acknowledgement and are

displayed in the main menu.

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– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run

through (× downwards, Ö upwards).

– The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting

the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while

the programme is running if the programme duration requires

changing, e.g. due to changes in the programme settings,

foam detection, unbalanced load detection, the load or

soiling.

Ø Select addition programme settings: ~ Page 23,

~ Page 27

–

EcoPerfect

For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the

standard programme. When selected, the display lamp

is lit.

–

TurboPerfect

For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect

to the standard programme. Observe maximum load.

~ Page 23When selected, the display lamp is lit.

Other settings can be selected depending on the model,

e.g. Flot antiarrugas/anti vincos (Rinse Hold) button:

When selected, the button indicator lamp is lit and

a corresponding symbol is indicated on the display panel:

Easy-Iron button –

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Pre-wash button – s

Extra Rinse button – Ý Ë, Ì, Í (Rinse cycles)

Rinse Hold button – $

6. Starting the programme

Ø Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A. The indicator

light is on.

Washing

Programme sequence

While the programme is running, the programme progress

is indicated on the display panel via corresponding symbols and

a progress bar. The bar progresses in the course of the wash

cycles.

The combined symbol

á indicates the following programme

states:

! Pre-wash

ß Washing

O Rinse

Other symbols:

Þ Drain

B Spin

D Childlock has been activated

Å Overdosage of the detergent detected, additional rinse

cycles activated.

¼ is lit when the door is locked or unlocked.

During the washing

Ø Childlock

To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from

being accidentally changed, the childproof lock

can be activated when the programme has started.

Activate/deactivate: press Terminado en (Finished in)

× for

approx. 5 seconds.

The activated childproof lock is indicated on the display

panel by the symbol E.

If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected

while the childproof lock is active, the E symbol flashes

briefly.

Ø Topping up laundry

When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded

or taken out as required.

Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A.

– If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum

is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for

reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the

information on the display panel. To continue the programme,

select the inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload)

A button. The

washing machine door is locked and the programme

continues automatically.

– Load display is not active during reloding.

– Do not leave washing machine door open for a prolonged

period – water could run out of the washing.

Ø Changing the programme

if you have mistakenly started a wrong programme.

1. Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A.

2. Select another programme.

3. Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A. The new

programme starts from the beginning.

Ø Cancelling the programme

For programmes at high temperature:

1. Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload)

2. Cool down laundry: select O (Rinse).

3. Select inicio/pausa carga (Start/Reload) A.

For programmes at low temperature:

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